Addiction 101 - May 1, 2025
Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/01/2025 at 8:30 AM (EDT)
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- Learners - $60
A 6-Hour Training with Paul Kiernan, LADC
8:30am-4:00pm
Lincoln Town Hall, 148 Main Street, Lincoln, NH 03251
Presentation: This introductory workshop on addiction and recovery is designed to raise awareness and understanding of the dynamics and impact of addiction on people whom we serve. It will cover the neurological basis of addiction; mental, behavioral, emotional, and spiritual dimensions; stages of change; recovery; motivational techniques and resources.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the neurological process of addiction;
- Explain how addiction manifests on various aspects of the whole person (mental, physical, emotional and spiritual);
- Identify the five stages of change and how they can be utilized for treatment;
- Match intervention strategies to stages; and
- Assess appropriate resources and approaches for the treatment of addictive disorders.
6 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 3-4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5, 15-16 & 18
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A)
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Paul Kiernan
State Opioid Program Coordinator
Paul Kiernan, LADC is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, licensed with the State of New Hampshire. Mr. Kiernan has been working in the field treating addictive disorders since 2006. He has provided direct clinical services in residential withdrawal management, outpatient counseling, and Intensive Outpatient services. Paul provided a variety of interventions in these settings including group and individual counseling, case management, evaluation and assessment, crisis management, referral, hospital based consultation, and psychoeducation.
Mr. Kiernan has extensive training in Motivational Interviewing, Addiction Basics, Treatment planning and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria 3rd edition. He has also provided training to direct service clinicians from all over the state of New Hampshire, primarily in the ASAM 3rd Edition Criteria and its application. Throughout his career Mr. Kiernan has created clinical tools, provided extensive training, support and consultation for the New Hampshire substance use disorder treatment system. Paul is currently a field representative at the New Hampshire State Employee Assistance Program.